MARITIME ARTIFACTS
Our nautical antiques include 18th and 19th century examples of navigational instruments, ship's bells, wheels and other artifacts from ships. All items are guaranteed to be authentic.
A0268 LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY DUTCH COMPASS WITH WHALING SCENES
A very rare and exceptional turned wood bowl compass dating from the late 17th or early 18th century. The exceptional thing about the compass is the painted whaling scenes that run around the bowl: Men in a boat, one holding a harpoon towards a spouting bowhead whale, another in an open boat with bowhead whale, a sloop flying, Dutch flag and a three masted ship with high decorative stern typical of the early period of Dutch whaling. The Netherlands dominated the Greenland whaling ground from the 17th to the 18th century and typically hunted the bowhead whale. The compass bowl also has painted floral designs around the top. The card may be an early replacement and does not have a makers name. The underside of the bowl has an odd stamp, a typewritten partial tag and written on the bowl appears to be a Dutch surname.
Excellent condition. Measures 5 inches diameter.
SOLD
A0274 EARLY 18TH CENTURY BRONZE BELL
"I WAS CAST BY JOHANN BALTHASAR HAROLDT IN NUREMBERG"
Reads around the top, translated from the German.
Though not a ship's bell, this is one of the most beautiful bells we have ever had. It was made in 1722 to hang in a church or other place. Underneath is written:
"H. C. F. V. STAUFF. S.B.V. ST. G. F.V.
GRUENTALL/ AO 1722"
The bell measures approximately 13 inches tall by 12 inches wide and weighs about 32 lbs. The clapper is missing.
SOLD
A0252 18TH CENTURY QUADRANT WITH DECORATED INDEX ARM
This 18th century octant or quadrant dates from the American Revolution. Probably English and made of ebony with brass fittings and ivory scales. It is complete with it's original keystone mahogany case. During this period the index arms were often engraved. There is an extra peep sight inside the case.
$1250
A0251 18TH CENTURY TELESCOPE BY DOLLOND C.1780
A fine American Revolutionary period spyglass made by the famous Peter Dollond 1730-1820, son of John Dollond. The scope is wood barrel with a single draw tube. Signed "Dollond London" on the sliding objective lens cover. Optics work well. There is a crack in the barrel which has a very old repair. 26 inches closed.
SOLD
A0233 PERIOD HALF HULL MODEL OF SCHOONER
This fine half hull of a schooner dates mid 19th century and is very similar to the famous schooner yacht AMERICA. It is made from alternating light and dark woods with lower masts and bow sprit. There has been some minor repairs but all parts are original, including the backboard.
$850
A0200 SAILOR MADE FANCY SEAM RUBBER
This wonderful sailor made wood seam rubber is the most ornate example we have ever seen. Elaborately carved with an anchor and the maker's initials H F with multi-faceted knob and dated 1840.
Excellent condition. 5 5/8 inches long.
$475
A0007. SHIP'S WHEEL
Wonderful turn of the 19th century 10 spoke 60 inch ship's helm with brass ring on both side, brass cap over iron hub. Had been used as a table and the glass top is available, but no stand. Fine condition.